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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.03, 44,250.96 and 17,725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.03, 44,250.96 and 17,725.14 is: 24,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.03 : 44,250.96 = 17,725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.03/44,250.96 = 17,725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.03x = 44,250.96 × 17,725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.03x = 784,354,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,354,461.13/32,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.13

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